Phil Waibel earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Penn State University and a Master of Social Work from Widener University. Phil is dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to healing and personal growth. His approach is rooted in a deep sense of curiosity and a genuine desire to help others, values that guide every aspect of his work.
Phil believes that when curiosity and compassion are prioritized, everything else falls into place. His commitment to these principles allows him to build meaningful connections with clients and create spaces where they feel understood and supported.
As a member of the ETHOS team, Phil brings a high level of enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to timely and effective communication. His growth mindset drives him to continually enhance his skills and contribute to a collaborative, client-centered environment. Phil’s dedication to excellence ensures that every individual he works with receives the care and attention they need to succeed.
The Rise of Gambling Addiction
Legalized sports betting has expanded rapidly across the United States since 2018, and mobile apps have made gambling more accessible, more constant, and more engineered for engagement than ever before — through targeted advertising, gamified app design, and “live” or microbetting features that allow wagering on nearly every moment of a game. This training walks through what gambling disorder is and how it is diagnosed under the DSM-5, why the current advertising and technology landscape has accelerated risk (particularly for young adults), the risk factors and warning signs that identify some...Read moreone who may be struggling, and the full continuum of care available — from the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) to individual therapy, intensive outpatient programming, and inpatient care. The core message throughout: recovery is possible, the brain can heal, and there is no shame in the conversation — only hope. Participants should leave equipped to recognize the signs of problem gambling and to confidently connect someone to the right level of ETHOS Treatment support. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Define gambling disorder and identify the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and severity levels (mild, moderate, severe).
- Describe how targeted advertising, mobile sports-betting apps, and microbetting/“live betting” features increase accessibility and escalate risk, particularly for young adults.
- Identify key risk factors (e.g., family history, early exposure, co-occurring trauma or substance use) and behavioral warning signs of problem gambling.
- Explain the continuum of treatment options for gambling disorder — including the National Problem Gambling Helpline, individual therapy, intensive outpatient (IOP), and inpatient care — and when each is appropriate.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond supportively and connect someone who discloses a gambling problem to the appropriate ETHOS Treatment resource or referral pathway.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Live Interactive Webinar
12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT
EARN 1 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker
Phil Waibel, LSW, ICGC-I
Gambling & Substance Use Disorder Clinician
Agenda
0:00-0:05 Welcome and Introduction
0:05-0:15 What is Addiction? Gambling Disorder & DSM-5 Criteria
0:15-0:23 The Scope of the Problem
0:23-0:35 Targeted Advertisements, Apps & Micro-betting
0:35-0:45 Risk Factors & Warning Signs
0:45-0:55 Treatment Options & the Path to Recovery
0:55-1:00 Q&A and Closing
CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour
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